Creator
Daniel Michaelides
McLaren Automotive
LAND YOUR NEXT ENGINEERING ROLE.
Industry-specific guidance for your LinkedIn profile, CV structure, and application strategy - built for mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, energy, and software engineers.
LAND YOUR NEXT ENGINEERING ROLE.
Industry-specific guidance for your LinkedIn profile, CV structure, and application strategy - built for mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, energy, and software engineers.
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About the Creator
BUILT BY AN
ENGINEER.
Daniel Michaelides is a Supplier Quality & Development Engineer at McLaren Automotive, working at the intersection of high-performance vehicle programs and precision supply chains. A University of Bath Mechanical Engineering graduate, Daniel has held engineering roles at Lotus Cars and Greenpower Education Trust.
After navigating the highly competitive engineering job market himself - and helping peers land roles at top OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers - he built Engineered Careers to give every engineer access to the insider knowledge that usually only comes from having the right network.
Career Path
Supplier Quality & Development Engineer
McLaren Automotive
2023–Now
Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer
Lotus Cars
2021–2023
Lead Design Engineer
Greenpower Education Trust
2019–2021
Mechanical Engineer
CYPIN
2018–2020
Why It Matters
87%
of recruiters use LinkedIn first
6 sec
average CV review time
60%
of roles filled via referrals
8–10×
more interviews with tailored CVs
Your Industry
CHOOSE YOUR FIELD
Every piece of guidance adapts to your engineering discipline.
Discipline
Specialisation
LinkedIn Headline Formula
[Role] | OEM | NVH · BIW · ADAS | [Program]
Top Skills - Automotive
LinkedIn Optimisation
MAKE RECRUITERS
STOP SCROLLING.
Your LinkedIn profile is your 24/7 recruiter magnet. Here is the exact formula for mechanical engineers.
Daniel Michaelides
Mechanical Design Engineer | McLaren Automotive | NVH · BIW · ADAS | [Program Name]
Top Skills
47 profile appearances in recruiter searches this week
Optimised Mechanical Profile
01 / Headline Formula
YOUR HEADLINE
02 / About Section
YOUR STORY
03 / Skills to Feature
TOP 5 SKILLS
Want More Views?
GET YOUR PROFILE
OPTIMISED.
Daniel will audit your LinkedIn profile and rewrite your headline, about section, and skills list - so recruiters in your industry find you first.
CV Structure
SURVIVE THE
6-SECOND SCAN.
The exact structure, section order, and ATS (Applicant Tracking System) strategy for a mechanical engineering CV that gets past filters and onto a recruiter's shortlist.
ATS Warning - Most large employers and all recruitment agencies use Applicant Tracking Systems to filter CVs before a human ever sees them.
Daniel Michaelides
Mechanical Design Engineer
Personal Details & Contact
Professional Summary
Core Competencies / Technical Skills
Professional Experience
Vehicle / Aircraft Programs & Key Projects
Education & Qualifications
Professional Memberships (IMechE, RAeS)
2 Pages · PDF
ATS Optimised
Mechanical CV - Example Structure
The 6-Second Rule
Recruiters spend an average of 6 seconds on initial CV screening. Your name, current role, top skills, and most recent employer must be immediately visible. The first three sections are your only chance to make the shortlist.
Section Order
MECHANICAL CV STRUCTURE
Do
Ready to Apply?
GET YOUR CV
REVIEWED.
Daniel will personally review your CV against the structure above and give you line-by-line feedback - specific to your industry and target companies.
Book a CV ReviewApplication Strategy
WORK SMARTER,
NOT HARDER.
Winning Strategies
TACTICS THAT
ACTUALLY WIN.
Apply within 24 hours of posting - recruiters review applications in batches and early applicants get priority screening.
Reference internal program names in your application cover note - it signals industry literacy.
Target programs entering the design freeze phase - headcount is highest 12–18 months before SOP/EIS.
Attend SAE World Congress, Farnborough Airshow, and JEC World - face-to-face exposure to hiring managers shortcuts the funnel.
Ready to Execute?
BUILD YOUR
STRATEGY.
Daniel will map out a personalised application strategy for your target companies - which channels to prioritise, when to apply, and how to get referrals.
Results
ENGINEERS WHO LANDED THEIR ROLE.
"Daniel completely transformed my LinkedIn profile. Within 3 weeks of the rewrite I had two interview requests from top OEMs - one at BMW and one at Rolls-Royce."
James R.
Mechanical Engineer · BMW Group
"I'd been applying for 6 months with no response. After Daniel restructured my CV for the aerospace sector, I landed a role at Airbus within 5 weeks."
Sarah M.
Aerospace Systems Engineer · Airbus
"The application strategy session was a game-changer. Daniel knows exactly how OEM hiring managers think. I got my McLaren offer after following his process."
Tom K.
Vehicle Dynamics Engineer · McLaren Automotive
FAQ
COMMON QUESTIONS.
Get In Touch
LET'S BUILDYOUR NEXTCAREER.
Tell me about your background and goals. I'll get back to you within 24 hours with a tailored plan.